Difference & Identity

Ian A. McFarland uses Jesus to overcome the block of acknowledging those who are considered different from ourselves and explores the premise that "knowing what we are as human beings is less important than the knowing who makes us what we are."

Reflecting on scripture and theological concepts, McFarland explores the way in which Jesus Christ's personhood shapes our own and mediates our encounters with others. Rather than suppressing human differences in order to provide a common denominator and affirm equally among persons, this book explores the notion of difference as being fundamental to our identity as human beings.